Team Selection Announcement News Conference December 3, 2017
|
|
- Byron Owen
- 5 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 JOHN SUDSBURY: Thank you very much, everyone, for calling into the Allstate Sugar Bowl conference call. As everyone knows, we have Clemson and Alabama meeting in the College Football Playoff, your semifinal here at the Allstate Sugar Bowl. At this time, we are going to get things started off quickly. And, Coach Saban, if you can start off with a brief opening statement, please. NICK SABAN: Well, we're very pleased, excited and proud to be a part of the Allstate Sugar Bowl playoff this year. Our team is very excited. They certainly worked hard all year long to create this opportunity. And even though we didn't finish in the last game like we would have liked, we feel like the committee did a great job of, you know, selecting the four best teams. We certainly feel like we're one of those teams and have the opportunity to play a fantastic Clemson team who has had a wonderful year. And I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all the other teams that are in the playoff as well as the teams that worked hard to get consideration to be in the playoff. We know how hard college football players work. We know how important it is to them, and we like to see them get as much positive self-gratification as they can, which bowl games and playoff games have always been the way that college football players get reinforced for their efforts throughout the season. So the Sugar Bowl has always been something that's been special to Alabama. It's always been something that's special to the SEC, to play the Number 1 team in the country. Coach Swinney does a fantastic job with his program and his team. And we meet these guys two years in a row in the finals. So this is something that we're certainly looking forward to. Q. Yes, Coach. Obviously, I was counting down to who was going to get into the playoffs. What has your gut been telling you the previous 24 hours? Were you thinking, "We deserve to get in" and, "We'll get in"? Or was there some uncertainty whether you think you guys were going to get in? NICK SABAN: I think there's a lesson to be learned here. And I shared this with the team today in our team meeting, that because we didn't finish the season the way we wanted to finish the season and didn't play the way we'd like to play or to the standard that we'd like to play to, we put our fate in someone else's hands. And you like to control the things you can control. You can always control your behavior. You can always control your performance. But we didn't do that, and we put our faith in somebody else's hands. And there were a lot of people who I tried to influence that we wanted to look at the whole body of work for the whole season and get the best four teams in the playoffs. And I felt we were one of those teams. And we were certainly pleased and happy the way things worked out the way they did. 1 Quotes provided by Caption Northwest, Inc
2 But there was a little white-knuckle time for all of us in terms of we're going to be judged by somebody else now. It's not, you know, exactly like we'd like for it to be. And we feel very fortunate that we have the opportunity to be in the game. Q. Nick, with this Clemson team, the way you guys played the last two years, what can you take from those games? Or can you take anything since it's a different season with some pretty different teams? NICK SABAN: Well, I think you can always take things from, you know, someone that you played in previous seasons, try to develop help a little history on things that they do. You get to know them a little bit better. And even though they have different players now, systematically they have a lot of the same coaches. So I think you can take some things, you know, technically from those games and maybe even a little strategically. You always do sort of what we did well and what we did poorly when you play a game. And you get those things out and kind of look at them and see how you can try to improve this time around. Q. Coach, I'm just curious if you stuck around in Charlotte last night to attend the game or if you've watched it yet and what your early impressions are of this Clemson team compared to last year. I imagine you watched a little bit of the Auburn game in your preparation for them. And, specifically, with Kelly Bryant, how he compares, how he's running this Clemson offense compared to what you saw with Deshaun Watson? NICK SABAN: We haven't had a lot of opportunity -- and I didn't stay around to watch the game last night, to answer your question. And we had a recruiting weekend, so we were busy with recruits. And we were flipping back and forth between Ohio State, Wisconsin, and saw a little bit of Clemson. But we've seen them on occasion throughout the year. Look, Dabo does a great job with his team. And I think Kelly Bryant is a different kind of player in some ways than Deshaun Watson who was, I thought, the best player in college football and certainly proved that this year when he got an opportunity in the NFL. We are sorry that he got injured. We have a lot of respect for the team that they have now, the players they have now. They have got a lot of explosive skill players. They are very good on defense, great front seven, very athletic, good pass rushers. This will be by far the best team we played all year. And we'll certainly need to play our best to have any kind of chance to be successful in the game. Q. This is four times in the semifinals for you. How has your approach changed, if any, from the game of trying to balance it being a bowl game and the playoff semifinal? I know they are having the teams come in a day later than they have in the past. 2 Quotes provided by Caption Northwest, Inc
3 NICK SABAN: I think it's a little different. We have learned that it's a little different when you are playing in a playoff game. It's not really a bowl game, even though you would like for the players to have some reward for having a good season. There's also a consequence to how you play. We didn't -- the first year we played in the Sugar Bowl against Ohio State, our players still probably look at that as a little bit like it was a bowl trip. I think in the other playoff games that we played in since then, I think there's been a little bit more focus and understanding of the consequences because, you know, you are playing for something. You are playing for the opportunity to play for the national championship, if you can win a playoff game. So I think it is quite a bit different. I think we've changed our approach a little bit. I think our players sort of understand that and don't really look at it as much as a bowl game as an opportunity to be in the playoffs and have a chance to advance. Q. Nick, I was wondering -- with Clemson's offense being a little bit different, the defense, though, remains very similar personnel-wise to what you faced the last couple of years, I wonder if you can compare their defensive front, particularly their line, to some of what you have seen elsewhere in the SEC and what kind of a challenge does that present for you guys? NICK SABAN: We haven't had a whole lot of opportunity to watch them, other than what we have seen on and off throughout the season. But I don't like to make comparisons. But this is a very, very good defensive front, probably one of the best in the country. They're very athletic. They're strong. They're physical. Their linebackers are very active. They got good team speed in the backend. So this is a really, really good, you know, defensive unit. And, I mean, they're probably as good as anybody in the country. Q. Nick, you're a coach that prefers to win it on the field, make your case on the field. So how strange was it last night kind of having to do a little politicking, call into ESPN? And what went into the decision to do that? NICK SABAN: Well, they asked me to do it. I didn't politic to do it. They asked me if I would come on, and I said I would be glad to. I was really doing it for our team, the players on our team who have worked very hard all year long and who were very disappointed in the way they played in the last game, in a very tough environment, in a rivalry game and came up short. So for them to have a second opportunity now, I think, you know, was something that I certainly wanted to try to do the best I could as their coach to give them an opportunity to do. And that's, you know, why we did it. 3 Quotes provided by Caption Northwest, Inc
4 So I don't know if it had any impact on anybody on the committee. But, you know, I did want to at least be able to put our case out there in terms of our whole body of work, what we had done all year long, trying to get the four best teams in there. And I think it worked out that way. Q. Nick, what's the status on LaBryan Ray? Will he be ready for the playoff? NICK SABAN: He probably won't be able to practice right off the bat. We tentatively haven't set a schedule for bowl practice yet. But I think we're going to probably start somewhere around December 15th. But he may be ready to contribute after Christmas, but that will be -- that will be something that we'll have to sort of go day to day on. Q. Hey, Coach. We've heard a lot from your players about this Clemson team throughout the season and what that loss meant last year. Do you think that they'll be extra amped? And what will you have to tell them to make sure that they don't, I guess, enter this matchup too hyped up for a rematch? NICK SABAN: Well, look, Clemson is a really good team. They got a great team. It was a great game that we had with them last year that came down to the last play of the game. And the year before we had a great game with them, and that kind of came down to the end as well. So I think we have a lot of respect for them and the kind of football players they have. And I think we want our players to focus on what they need to do to play their best football. And I think that's what it will take from our standpoint. And that's certainly what we'll try to get them to focus on. JOHN SUDSBURY: Thank you very much, Coach. Good luck with all of your preparation. Right now we are going to introduce the head coach of Clemson, Dabo Swinney. This is going to be the second overall appearance for Clemson in the Sugar Bowl. But interestingly enough, Coach Swinney has been to the Sugar Bowl himself since he was with the 1992 Alabama team, which defeated Miami in the 1993 Sugar Bowl. So a little of a rare fact there. We have had that happen a few times, but it's always interesting. But without further ado, I'd like to turn it over to Coach Swinney. Coach, if you can start with a brief opening statement, please. DABO SWINNEY: I appreciate you guys having us. Just, first of all, really proud of our team, our staff, unbelievable accomplishment and culminating with a great victory last night, winning our conference. Probably playing our best four quarters. 4 Quotes provided by Caption Northwest, Inc
5 But this is a great privilege to be a part of the playoff. And really, really excited about going to the Sugar Bowl. I actually was with Alabama in '89, '89 Sugar Bowl against Miami as well. We lost that one. But just so excited to come back. And I want to say congratulations to Alabama and Coach Saban and their staff, team. What a great year they had as well. And no doubt, this will be a heck of a matchup. Obviously played each other last two years, and it's come down to a few plays. And I don't doubt this one will be the same. But it's exciting to a part of it. Like I said, just really looking forward to coming to the Sugar Bowl. 59 years since Clemson has been there. And I don't have any doubt that the Clemson fans will turn out, and it will be a great -- just a great showing all the way around. But very thankful for the opportunity. And with that, we'll take whatever questions you got. Q. Coach, Ryan Carter has been a big contributor for you the last couple years, but he's really been a turnover machine lately. The last four games he's forced four turnovers. Had that pick-six at South Carolina, of course. I saw you had a chance to embrace him after the game last night. Just wondering if you could share that with us, what you said to him in that moment. DABO SWINNEY: That's just kind of, you know, between me and him. But I can definitely tell you I just -- part of it was just telling him how proud I am of him and just what an impactful player he's become. He's really been a great contributor here really his whole career, especially these last couple years. But this year he just really blossomed and just really proud of him. He's become a very technically sound player. He's always had great instincts and toughness. But his confidence and just his overall knowledge, you know, is just really shining through. Just proud of him and glad to see him have that type of game last night. Q. Yeah, Dabo, you talked about your experiences about Alabama playing in the Sugar Bowl. Is there a moment, something that steps out at you that you still cherish about that experience that when you get back in the stadium you are going to reminisce a little bit? DABO SWINNEY: Yeah, just winning that national championship in '92. I mean, it's not like it is now, you know? Alabama seems like they win it every other year or so. But, you know, back then, when we won it in '92, it had been since the '70s that Alabama had won one. So it was the 100th year. For me, that was my last time to play football. I knew it was going to be my last game and to just be able to kind of soak it all up there that last quarter was pretty special. Just running around the Superdome celebrating with my teammates is something that I will never forget, being in that locker room and just knowing that, you know, we had gotten it done. It was a special moment. 5 Quotes provided by Caption Northwest, Inc
6 Q. Dabo, it looks at least for right now you guys are going into the game as the underdog for the eighth time in a bowl appearance with you as the head coach. I'm wondering what your thoughts are on that considering you've won almost every single one of those bowl games and feel like you probably have already proven yourself. DABO SWINNEY: Well, I mean, I don't really have any thoughts. We're going to get ready to go play. And, I mean, Alabama -- pretty much everybody plays Alabama is probably going to be an underdog. So that just kind of comes with it. But, you know, we're going to get ready and do what we do. You know, none of that stuff really matters. It just comes down to how you play on that day, and we've been fortunate to find a way to win a bunch of those games. It's all about this one. Q. Talk about Alabama. I know this is the third time you played them. Is it hard to play somebody a third time after you guys have played them the last two seasons in the national title game? DABO SWINNEY: I mean, I don't think so. We play people in our conference every year. So, I mean, it's just kind of -- just a little more familiarity because you've played them the previous couple years. But, I mean, it's -- what's hard is when you play a great team. (laughter). It's hard. Any time you play a great team, it's really, really hard. But, you know, in our conference there's certain teams we play every single year that, you know -- you just know it's going to be a heck of a battle. Even though Alabama is not in our conference, I mean, any time you line up to play those guys, you know it's going to be an "everything you got" type of game. But we look forward to it. Q. Dabo, you guys lost one of the best players in program history in Deshaun Watson. My question is: How do you feel like you adapted the offense to account for his absence? And what was the biggest key to that process? DABO SWINNEY: I mean, I wouldn't say, you know, "adapted the offense" because he's gone. I just think that every year you just start over and you assess your team. We felt like this year more so than last year we were going to be a better running team because of the versatility and experience of our running backs. And so, you know, we just got a lot more balance there. And I felt like we would be a fresher team in the backfield. And then Kelly is a little faster than Deshaun. The biggest thing is we had all those linemen back. We had every the linemen back except one. So I felt like we would be able to win in the trenches and run the ball a little more effectively than last year. That's exactly what we've been able to do. 6 Quotes provided by Caption Northwest, Inc
7 And then just some new guys that you kind of have to go with their pace. So we've just developed and matured all throughout the year and kind of hitting our stride right when we need to be. Q. Dabo, when the rankings came out the other day, you moved up to Number 1. The speculation started that you could wind up playing Alabama. How much did you do any personally handicapping of what the situation might wind up being? Or is that something you as a head coach just focused in on Miami instead? DABO SWINNEY: (Laughter) Zero. My focus is on Miami a million percent trying to do everything we could to win this league. It's a huge goal of ours to win the ACC and not only that but to win it three years in a row. Something we hadn't done in 29 years around here. To see these seniors be able to finish with such a great moment like that, it was awesome. So, no, I haven't given it any thought to be honest with you because it doesn't really matter whether you're 1, 2, 3 or 4. I mean, whoever you play, you're going to be -- you're going to play a great team and you have to earn your way there. Q. Coach, I'm not ready to say that you're psychic yet but, you know, there's been a few occasions over the past couple years where you have seen things in advance. If you can, you were there with Deshaun in the Superdome back in the spring and you thought you would be there, and you told your team. When did you tell your team that? What were you feeling when you were out there on that field? DABO SWINNEY: That was kind of a fun moment back in the spring. I had a chance to go to the Manning Award with Deshaun. I didn't even realize it until we were literally flying that way. But it was the first time in 25 years since I had been to New Orleans. And I remember we landed and I was messing with Deshaun. I'm like, Hey, man, that's where it went down right there. That's where we beat the Canes in nati. And the driver says, that's where the event is. I thought that was pretty cool. And not only was that the event, we pulled right out onto the field. The turf was up, but we pulled right out on to the field. So literally, you know, 25 years earlier I was in that stadium and just won a national championship. And now here we're, we had just won a national championship. It was kind of a surreal moment. I didn't even know, that's when I realized that that was one of the playoff sites. So I took a couple pictures and turned it into a reconnaissance trip. So I had a little fun when we were in spring practice and kind of told the guys, hey, I checked it out. And, you know, if we do what I think we can do, this is where we have a chance to get to. So it's pretty cool to see it come to fruition and just excited to be there and obviously excited to play Alabama again. I mean, just doesn't get any better than that. 7 Quotes provided by Caption Northwest, Inc
8 Q. Coach, two things. One, Kelly Bryant, obviously, your quarterback and you are following someone like Deshaun Watson, there's always that comparison. How much pride do you take knowing he followed his own path in terms of how he played this year? And then, second, you know, nationally you guys have been measured making this climb by games against Alabama. Okay, when you played Alabama so close, 2015, got more respect. Beating them took that to another level. What's it like having those games with Bama that has sort of earned you guys a national respect by playing well and then beating them? And then having to play them again. DABO SWINNEY: Yeah, I think, first of all, proud of Kelly. That's really all we recruited him to be, was just to be him. We didn't recruit him to be Deshaun or anybody else, just come be the best version of you. That's why we thought he could come in here and be a great player for us. But as far as Alabama, you know, I don't really look at it that way. Other people may do. I just look at it we're -- we've become a very consistent program. I mean, we've won 82 games in seven years. And I think Alabama is the only team that has won a few more. So I think we have just become a very consistent program. And we've beaten a lot of good teams, you know? The Ohio States, the Oklahomas, the LSU, Georgia, and so on, a lot of good programs. But I think sometimes people really -- they don't want to really give you much credit until you beat the very best. And so, you know, Alabama has certainly represented that. And I think when we won it all -- because that was the only thing we hadn't done, was win a national championship. I think winning a national championship and definitely coming out and having to beat the best team to do it, I think, you know, maybe put a little brighter light on our program. But it's really more to me about the consistency overall than it is any one game. Q. Coach, I didn't get a chance to ask you this last night. Alex Spence hit that 46-yarder last night. I may be wrong but if my memory serves me, I think Huegel's [Greg] long was 47 years. But just how big was that for his confidence going forward in this playoff run to hit a field goal like that? DABO SWINNEY: It's huge. That was right there, you know, on our cut-out. We kind of said, hey, we're going to let him kick from the 30 kind of, maybe in that range. And we usually kick 32, 33-yard line in our Tuesday practices. So I've seen him make some 51-yarders and 52-yarders. I think it's great. I mean, he's made six out of his last seven game field goals. And just really proud of him. That's the type of confidence that we need going into this stretch run and then obviously he's kicking off very well for us. 8 Quotes provided by Caption Northwest, Inc
Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban December 31, 2017
COACH SABAN: Well, first of all, we'd like to express our appreciation and thanks to all of the folks in the Sugar Bowl who have made this a special evening for our players. Everything is going very smoothly.
More informationTeam Selection Teleconference No. 15 Texas vs. No. 5 Georgia
JOHN SUDSBURY: Welcome, everybody, to the Allstate Sugar Bowl head coaches teleconference. We're getting ready for the 85th annual Allstate Sugar Bowl. I'm very proud of the long history that the bowl
More informationALABAMA COACH NICK SABAN AJ MCCARRON COURTNEY UPSHAW. Jan. 9, 2012
ALABAMA COACH NICK SABAN AJ MCCARRON COURTNEY UPSHAW Jan. 9, 2012 THE MODERATOR: At this time we'll get started with the Alabama press conference for the 2012 Allstate BCS National Championship. We've
More informationTeam Selection Teleconference No. 11 LSU vs. No. 8 UCF December 2, 2018
SCOTT LEIGHTMAN: Good afternoon, everybody. Thank you for taking a few minutes out of your afternoon and joining us for the 2019 PlayStation Fiesta Bowl head coaches' teleconference. This is an exciting
More informationJAY PROSCH COREY GRANT NOSA EGUAE
December 2, 2013 An interview with: JAY PROSCH COREY GRANT NOSA EGUAE THE MODERATOR: We'll continue with our SEC football game student-athlete teleconference. The Auburn Tigers join us now as they prepare
More informationNick Saban Tua Tagovailoa Xavier McKinney College Football Playoff Media Conference
College Football Playoff Media Conference Monday, December 31, 2018 Nick Saban Tua Tagovailoa Xavier McKinney College Football Playoff Media Conference GINA LEHE: On behalf of the College Football Playoff,
More informationNotre Dame Arrival Quotes
MODERATOR: Good morning, everyone. And welcome to the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic. This is the Notre Dame arrival press conference. And, at this time, we will
More informationCollege Football Playoff Media Conference Thursday, December 10, 2015 Dabo Swinney Nick Saban Mark Dantonio Bob Stoops
College Football Playoff Media Conference Thursday, December 10, 2015 Dabo Swinney Nick Saban Mark Dantonio Bob Stoops THE MODERATOR: Good afternoon and welcome to today's press conference featuring the
More informationBill Self Svi Mykhailiuk Malik Newman Devonte' Graham
2018 NCAA Division I Men s Basketball Championship Notes -- Midwest Regional Omaha, Neb. Sunday, March 25, 2018 Kansas 85, Duke 81 (ot) Kansas Post-Game Press Conference Transcript Bill Self Svi Mykhailiuk
More informationNick Saban Lincoln Riley Dabo Swinney Brian Kelly College Football Playoff Media Conference
College Football Playoff Media Conference Thursday, December 6, 2018 Nick Saban Lincoln Riley Dabo Swinney Brian Kelly College Football Playoff Media Conference GINA LEHE: I'm Gina Lehe with the College
More informationDecember 5, 2014 COACH NICK SABAN. An interview with: Coach Saban doc 1. for us. We fully expect him to be available for the game.
December 5, 2014 An interview with: COACH NICK SABAN THE MODERATOR: We're ready to start with Coach Saban. We'll ask Coach Saban for his general thoughts on the Alabama team coming into the game and then
More information2018 Cheez-It Bowl TCU Team Arrival Press Conference December 22, 2018
COACH PATTERSON: Phoenix has been unbelievable to us. It is one of the best -- just personally for me, destination's awesome. We love the weather, obviously. No humidity as a general rule. Plus it's always
More informationNotre Dame Post-Game Quotes Notre Dame vs. Clemson Saturday, December 29, 2018 AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
QUESTIONS FOR HEAD COACH BRIAN KELLY, QB IAN BOOK, CB JULIAN LOVE COACH KELLY: Disappointed, obviously. We came here to win a football game, and we did not do the things necessary to beat a very good team.
More informationJuly 17, 2014 COACH NICK SABAN. An interview with: Coach Saban
July 17, 2014 An interview with: COACH NICK SABAN KEVIN TRAINOR: We're joined by Alabama head coach Nick Saban. COACH SABAN: Thank you. It's obviously great to be here. This is always kind of the kickoff
More informationSEC Football Media Days Thursday, July 16, 2015 Coach Mark Richt Georgia
SEC Football Media Days Thursday, July 16, 2015 Coach Mark Richt Georgia KEVIN TRAINOR: Good morning. Welcome to day four of SEC Football Media Days. We're joined by Georgia head coach Mark Richt. COACH
More informationHead Coaches News Conference Michigan State Head Coach Mark Dantonio
QUESTIONS FOR HEAD COACH MARK DANTONIO COACH DANTONIO: First of all, I just want to thank the Cotton Bowl for having us here. This has been a tremendous experience for us. As a university, as a program,
More informationHead Coaches News Conference Clemson Coach Dabo Swinney Notre Dame Coach Brian Kelly
COACH KELLY: Certainly, I want to thank the Cotton Bowl for their incredible Texas hospitality. Dabo and I were just talking about the treatment that each team's staff and family receives here. It's been
More informationNick Saban. Southeastern Conference Football Media Days Wednesday July 12, Alabama
Southeastern Conference Football Media Days Wednesday July 12, 2017 Nick Saban Alabama COMMISSIONER SANKEY: Good morning. Welcome to Wednesday at Southeastern Conference Football Media Days. Our first
More information2019 PlayStation Fiesta Bowl UCF Defensive Press Conference December 28, 2018
Quotes for Defensive Coordinator Randy Shannon, Titus Davis, Richie Grant, Joey Connors, Nate Evans, Pat Jasinski Q. A couple of guys we talked to said they were surprised by how aggressive UCF is on the
More informationSyracuse at Boston College November 29, 2014 Boston College Quotes. Head Coach Steve Addazio
Boston College Quotes Head Coach Steve Addazio Opening statement Obviously we were in a tough-fought game. Rival games are like that. We knew it would be that kind of game. We knew [Syracuse was] pretty
More informationTim Miles Nebraska Cornhuskers
Big Ten Conference Men's Basketball Tournament Thursday March 14, 2019 Tim Miles Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska - 69, Maryland - 61 TIM MILES: Well, I thought it was a great effort by the Huskers, and the
More informationCouples Sunday.txt 1
1 FEBRUARY 14, 2010 INTERVIEW WITH FRED COUPLES Q. Fred, another shoot-out. I mean, the slug-fest with Watson two weeks ago? FRED COUPLES: Yeah, I got to watch that. That was easier, I think even easier
More informationJuly 22, 2013 TEXAS TECH COACH KLIFF KINGBURY. K Kingsbury pdf 1. An Interview With:
July 22, 2013 An Interview With: TEXAS TECH COACH KLIFF KINGBURY THE MODERATOR: We're going to start now with Coach Kliff Kingsbury from Texas Tech. Coach, welcome to the league. Your thoughts about the
More informationNick Myers JT Blubaugh Tom Carey Tre Leclaire Ohio State
2017 NCAA Men s Lacrosse Championship Saturday, May 27 2017 Boston, Massachusetts Nick Myers JT Blubaugh Tom Carey Tre Leclaire Ohio State THE MODERATOR: Coach, your opening thoughts on the game? COACH
More informationKANSAS. March 11, Kansas
March 11, 2007 An interview with: KANSAS CHARLIE FISS: We are ready to begin with the Kansas Jayhawks. Student athletes will be here shortly. Let's start with Coach Self. Q. What's your reaction with getting
More informationTexas A&M Quotes Coach Jimbo Fisher
COACH FISHER: First, you know, happy that we were able to win the football game. Team did the things -- they had enough things to win a football game. Thought Arkansas played extremely hard. Great Job
More informationTeam Announcement Teleconference
CHARLIE FISS: Good afternoon, everyone. Those participating on today's teleconference are from the University of Southern California, Coach Clay Helton, and from the Ohio State University, head coach Urban
More informationPOSTGAME QUOTES Carolina Panthers vs. Seattle Seahawks Sunday, November 25, 2018
POSTGAME QUOTES vs. Seattle Seahawks Sunday, November 25, 2018 Head Coach Ron Rivera RE: Message to team after the game Basically just stick together. We still have five games left to go. We control it.
More informationJuly 15, 2014 COACH DAN MULLEN. An interview with: Coach Mullen doc 1
July 15, 2014 An interview with: COACH DAN MULLEN KEVIN TRAINOR: We're joined now by the head coach of the Mississippi State Bulldogs Dan Mullen. COACH MULLEN: Thank you. Excited to be up here again this
More information2019 PlayStation Fiesta Bowl Head Coach Press Conference No. 11 LSU vs. No. 8 UCF December 31, 2018
MODERATOR: Good morning, everybody. Good morning. Happy new year. Happy New Year's Eve to everybody. We've had a long week here at the. It is almost kickoff time. We have one more event with our two esteemed
More informationPRE-TOURNAMENT INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT: INBEE PARK Wednesday, November 20, 2013
PRE-TOURNAMENT INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT: INBEE PARK Wednesday, November 20, 2013 MODERATOR: Good afternoon, everyone. We would like to welcome Rolex Rankings No. 1, Inbee Park, into the interview room. Thank
More informationFlorida State University Football Media Conference
Florida State University Football Media Conference Saturday, September 22, 2018 Willie Taggart Florida State 37, Northern Illinois 19 Q. How much confidence did those first two drives give your offense
More informationCOACH MACK BROWN. Document1
Quotes From: COACH MACK BROWN COACH MACK BROWN: Well, you have to be able to overcome big plays in crisis situations. We feel like we're more prepared for that because of the Michigan game last year. We
More informationMen s Basketball Friday Press Conference Quotes Head coach Jay Wright and Wildcats captains took the podium Friday afternoon
Men s Basketball Friday Press Conference Quotes Head coach Jay Wright and Wildcats captains took the podium Friday afternoon THE MODERATOR: We're joined by Villanova head coach Jay Wright. Coach, an opening
More informationRocky Long Press Conference
San Diego State University Football Media Conference Friday, November 24, 2017 Rocky Long Press Conference SDSU - 35, New Mexico - 10 Q. Describe the past four years coaching Rashaad Penny? COACH LONG:
More informationJanuary 12, 2015 URBAN MEYER CARDALE JONES EZEKIEL ELLIOTT. Ohio State quotes doc 1. Ohio State - 42 Oregon - 20
January 12, 2015 Ohio State - 42 Oregon - 20 An Interview With: URBAN MEYER CARDALE JONES EZEKIEL ELLIOTT URBAN MEYER: I just want to on behalf of the Ohio State University and the great state of Ohio
More informationBaylor Post-Game Quotes
THE MODERATOR: We're being joined by Coach Art Briles from the Bears and Bryce Petty. Coach, your thoughts about this afternoon's game. COACH BRILES: Seriously? I'm proud of our football team. Any time
More informationMARK WILLIAMS: We would like to welcome Tony Romo to the interview room at the Corales Puntacana Resort & Club Championship.
PRE-TOURNAMENT INTERVIEW March 20, 2018 TONY ROMO MARK WILLIAMS: We would like to welcome Tony Romo to the interview room at the Corales Puntacana Resort & Club Championship. Tony, welcome. It's kind of
More information2007 State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Tournament Game Four Press Conference March 2. Bradley Head Coach Jim Les and Student-Athlete Quotes
2007 State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Tournament Game Four Press Conference March 2 St. Louis, Mo. Bradley Head Coach Jim Les and Student-Athlete Quotes Jim Les Opening Statement: That's everything
More informationRory, if we can get some comments on just a phenomenal week.
FINAL ROUND INTERVIEW: September 5, 2016 RORY McILROY JOHN BUSH: It's a pleasure to welcome the 2016 Deutsche Bank winner, Rory McIlroy. He wins this event for the second time. He moves up for No. 4 in
More informationAMANDA HERRINGTON: Coming into this week, a place that you've had success as a playoff event, what is it about TPC Boston?
PRE-TOURNAMENT INTERVIEW: August 31, 2016 SEAN O HAIR AMANDA HERRINGTON: We'll go ahead and get started. We would like to welcome Sean O'Hair into the interview room here at the Deutsche Bank Championship.
More informationAlabama Offensive Interviews
QUESTIONS FOR OFFENSIVE COORDINTOR LANE KIFFIN, QB JAKE COKER, RB KEYNAN DRAKE, RB DERRICK HENRY, C RYAN KELLY AND WR RICHARD MULLANEY OC LANE KIFFIN: Thanks for coming, guys. This has been a very exciting
More informationLSU COACH ED ORGERON PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT Arkansas week
LSU COACH ED ORGERON PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT Arkansas week Opening Statement Welcome, everybody. It's great to be our football team all last week. They had a great mindset of preparation. We got on
More informationMarch 18, You know, we laid it on the line, but that's just kind of how it went.
March 18, 2016 Minnesota 4 Ohio State 2 An interview with: Ohio State Coach Steve Rohlik Nick Schilkey THE MODERATOR: First, we have Ohio State's Nick Schilkey and head coach Steve Rohlik. Coach, if you'd
More informationKANSAS. March 9, Kansas
March 9, 2007 An interview with: KANSAS CHARLIE FISS: We're joined now by Coach Bill Self of the Kansas Jayhawks. His student athletes will be along shortly. We will call on you for your thoughts on today's
More informationJanuary 2, 2014 OKLAHOMA COACH BOB STOOPS TREVOR KNIGHT GENEO GRISSOM. Oklahoma
January 2, 2014 Oklahoma 45 Alabama 31 An Interview With: OKLAHOMA COACH BOB STOOPS TREVOR KNIGHT GENEO GRISSOM THE MODERATOR: We'll start with the Oklahoma press conference. We're joined by head coach
More informationNebraska Postgame Quotes Final Score: Nebraska 70 Wisconsin 58 Thursday, March 10, 2016
Nebraska Postgame Quotes COACH MILES: I thought the guys played a very tough-minded, determined basketball game. You could see they were flying around on the defensive end, making it difficult for Wisconsin,
More informationNFL Mexico Game Media Conference: Patriots vs Raiders
NFL Mexico Game Media Conference: Patriots vs Raiders Sunday, November 19, 2017 Estadio Azteca, Mexico City Devin McCourty New England Patriots Patriots - 33, Raiders - 8 DEVIN McCOURTY: It's big. We talked
More informationLSU Head Coach Ed Orgeron Quick Quotes
No. 20 LSU 30, Tennessee 10 Nov. 18, 2017 Knoxville, Tenn. Neyland Stadium LSU Head Coach Ed Orgeron Quick Quotes Opening statement: I would like to give Coach Brady Hoke and his staff credit. I thought
More informationMike Boynton Mitchell Solomon Kendall Smith Oklahoma State Cowboys
Big 12 Conference Men's Basketball Championship Wednesday, March 7, 2018 Mike Boynton Mitchell Solomon Kendall Smith Oklahoma State Cowboys Oklahoma State - 71, Oklahoma - 60 THE MODERATOR: We are now
More informationTHE MODERATOR: Coach, an opening statement?
College World Series: Baton Rouge Regional Monday, June 5 2017 Baton Rouge, Louisiana Paul Mainieri Kramer Robertson Josh Smith Eric Walker LSU 5, Rice 0 THE MODERATOR: Coach, an opening statement? COACH
More informationALEX URBAN: We would like to welcome the 2016 champion of the Constellation SENIOR PLAYERS, Bernhard Langer.
FINAL ROUND INTERVIEW: BERNHARD LANGER June 12, 2016 ALEX URBAN: We would like to welcome the 2016 champion of the Constellation SENIOR PLAYERS, Bernhard Langer. Bernhard, this is your third in a row winning
More informationTexas head coach Charlie Strong
Texas head coach Charlie Strong Opening Statement: Totally disappointed, frustrated after the past two weeks how we came out and battled and competed. We came out today and just didn t play hard. Just
More informationNovember 28, 2010 FRANK BEAMER. Coach Beamer doc 1. An Interview With:
November 28, 2010 An Interview With: FRANK BEAMER THE MODERATOR: With that, we'll bring on Coach Frank Beamer, whose Hokies are the Coastal Division champions and are the first team since 2000 to go through
More informationSTEWART MOORE: We'd like to welcome Jean Van De Velde to the interview room here at the 10th annual Dick's Sporting Goods Open.
PRE-TOURNAMENT INTERVIEW: July 6, 2016 JEAN VAN DE VELDE STEWART MOORE: We'd like to welcome Jean Van De Velde to the interview room here at the 10th annual Dick's Sporting Goods Open. Jean, two-time European
More informationSoutheastern Conference Football Media Days Thursday July 19, 2018 Gus Malzahn Auburn
Southeastern Conference Football Media Days Thursday July 19, 2018 Gus Malzahn Auburn GUS MALZAHN: All right. First of all, very honored to be here at SEC Media Days again, to be back here at the Chick-fil-A
More informationJune 8, Q. Bernhard, you're of a certain age where I don't think the tour, the PGA Tour stopped in Philadelphia. BERNHARD LANGER: Correct.
PRE-TOURNAMENT INTERVIEW: June 8, 2016 BERNHARD LANGER ALEX URBAN: We would lake to welcome our two-time defending champion of the Constellation SENIOR PLAYERS Championship, Bernhard Langer to the interview
More informationQ. Okay. Let's get started. Do you want to ask the three Legends a question?
LEGENDS OF GOLF INTERVIEW: LEE TREVINO, JACK NICKLAUS AND GARY PLAYER May 7, 2016 Q. Okay. Let's get started. Do you want to ask the three Legends a question? Q. Same question for all three of you. Much
More informationSEC Football Media Days Tuesday, July 14, 2015 Steve Spurrier South Carolina
SEC Football Media Days Tuesday, July 14, 2015 Steve Spurrier South Carolina KEVIN TRAINOR: At this time, we're joined by the head coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks, Coach Steve Spurrier. We'll ask
More informationBrandt, if we can just get some opening comments on the round and what keyed you to the 59.
ROUND 1 INTERVIEW August 16, 2018 BRANDT SNEDEKER ( -11) JACK RYAN: We're joined by Brandt Snedeker -- BRANDT SNEDEKER: Say it, please say it. JACK RYAN: -- after an opening 59 -- BRANDT SNEDEKER: Thank
More informationCOACH MIKE BREY. March 11, Coach Brey doc 1
March 11, 2012 An Interview With: COACH MIKE BREY COACH BREY: Well, I don't know if I've been prouder of a team in my time here at Notre Dame to earn a 7 seed in this tournament after where we were in
More informationQUESTIONS FOR COACH SHERRI COALE AND PLAYERS VIONISE PIERRE LOUIS AND MADDIE MANNING
QUESTIONS FOR COACH SHERRI COALE AND PLAYERS VIONISE PIERRE LOUIS AND MADDIE MANNING Q. I guess we'll start with Maddie. Could you talk about your thoughts when you guys were selected. I read a little
More informationFirst-Round Grambling State vs. Baylor Ferrell Center Waco, Texas - Thursday, March 15, 2018 Press Conference Practice Day 1 Baylor
2018 NCAAÒ DIVISION I WOMEN S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP First-Round Grambling State vs. Baylor Ferrell Center Waco, Texas - Thursday, March 15, 2018 Press Conference Practice Day 1 Baylor Kim Mulkey, Baylor
More informationJuly 14, 2014 COACH GUS MALZAHN. An interview with: Coach Malzahn doc 1
July 14, 2014 An interview with: COACH GUS MALZAHN KEVIN TRAINOR: We're pleased to welcome the head coach of the Auburn Tigers, Coach Gus Malzahn. COACH MALZAHN: First of all, it's great to be back at
More informationNotre Dame Breakout Interviews
QUESTIONS FOR OC CHIP LONG Q. Chip, I know you have the game to prepare for. But do you expect Brandon [Wimbush] to transfer? OC CHIP LONG: You really got to ask him. Him being a grad transfer is completely
More informationOak Hill Country Club ~ Rochester, NY BERNHARD LANGER
Oak Hill Country Club ~ Rochester, NY Hole # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Out Total Yardage 452 401 214 570 428 170 461 428 418 3,542 429 188 372 598 323 181 439 460 469 3,459 7,001
More informationWashington Head Coach Steve Sarkisian Washington vs. Oregon State 16 th October 2010 Husky Stadium
Washington Head Coach Steve Sarkisian 16 th October 2010 Overall Thought s About The Win Again, I can t say it enough and I guess at some point it s probably going to get redundant, but I can t say it
More informationSoutheastern Conference Football Media Days Wednesday July 18, 2018 Jeremy Pruitt Tennessee
Southeastern Conference Football Media Days Wednesday July 18, 2018 Jeremy Pruitt Tennessee JEREMY PRUITT: You know, there's a lot of firsts for me, my first SEC meetings and sitting in there for a couple
More information#12 Clemson Arrival Quotes
Clemson Discover Orange Bowl Notes #12 Clemson Arrival Quotes Dabo Swinney Head Coach On what Clemson wants to accomplish A win, that s what we hope to get accomplished. We re excited an honored to get
More informationMODERATOR: Talk about your game. You played on the PGA Tour a little bit and just talk about that right now.
INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT: MARK CALCAVECCHIA February 17, 2011 MODERATOR: Okay, Mark. Thanks for joining us this afternoon now. Coming back to a familiar place. You won a Merrill Lynch Shootout here in 2007,
More informationPatty Gasso Paige Parker Shay Knighten Erin Miller Fale Aviu Lea Wodach Oklahoma
2016 Women's College World Series Wednesday, June 8, 2016 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Patty Gasso Paige Parker Shay Knighten Erin Miller Fale Aviu Lea Wodach Oklahoma Oklahoma - 2, Auburn - 1 THE MODERATOR:
More informationGus Malzahn. Southeastern Conference Football Media Days Thursday July 13, Auburn
Southeastern Conference Football Media Days Thursday July 13, 2017 Gus Malzahn Auburn MODERATOR: Gus Malzahn is our next head football coach. COACH MALZAHN: All right. Good morning. Glad to be back here.
More informationVillanova Basketball Championship Second/Third Rounds - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Thursday, March 19 Villanova 93 - Lafayette 52
2015 Basketball Championship Second/Third Rounds - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Thursday, March 19 Villanova 93 - Lafayette 52 Villanova MODERATOR: We will start with an opening statement from Coach Wright.
More informationSeptember 2, 2013 COACH KINGSBURY: Document1 1
September 2, 2013 An interview with: COACH KINGSBURY Q. Kliff, first of all, congratulations on Friday night. COACH KINGSBURY: Thank you. Q. Couple questions about Baker. Did you look at him in recruiting,
More informationJohn Danowski Danny Fowler Justin Guterding Duke Blue Devils
2018 NCAA Men s Lacrosse Championship Saturday, May 26 2018 Boston, Massachusetts John Danowski Danny Fowler Justin Guterding Duke Blue Devils Duke - 13, Maryland - 8 JOHN DANOWSKI: First we want to congratulate
More informationSoutheastern Conference Football Media Days Tuesday July 12, 2016 Dan Mullen Mississippi State coach
Southeastern Conference Football Media Days Tuesday July 12, 2016 Dan Mullen Mississippi State coach COMMISSIONER SANKEY: Coach Dan Mullen. COACH MULLEN: All right. Very exciting to be back here for my
More informationQ. How is it and what have you -- where are you back, 100 percent, 80 percent?
PRE-TOURNAMENT INTERVIEW November 27, 2018 HENRIK STENSON JACK RYAN: Thanks for joining us today, Henrik, at the 2018 Hero World Challenge. Henrik, you mentioned this is your third time playing the event
More informationMarch 8, 2007 UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA COACH SHERRI COALE COURTNEY PARIS ASHLEY PARIS JENNA PLUMLEY. An Interview With: Oklahoma, 3.8.
March 8, 2007 An Interview With: UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA COACH SHERRI COALE COURTNEY PARIS ASHLEY PARIS JENNA PLUMLEY MODERATOR: Give us a quick assessment of tonight's game and upcoming opponent on Saturday.
More informationSeptember 19, An Interview With: COACH TOMMY TUBERVILLE. T. Tuberville
September 19, 2011 An Interview With: COACH TOMMY TUBERVILLE COACH TUBERVILLE: All right. Players of the week for this week's game, offensive scout team player was Derek Edwards. Scout team defensive player
More informationSo it's fun to be back at this tournament. I played in it every year for a while and took a few years off. It's just awesome to be here.
PRE-TOURNAMENT INTERVIEW November 27, 2018 KEEGAN BRADLEY JACK RYAN: We'll get started with Keegan Bradley at the 2018 Hero World Challenge. Keegan, could we just get an opening comment on making the start
More informationBrian Kelly Postgame. University of Notre Dame Football Media Conference Saturday, September 2, 2017
University of Notre Dame Football Media Conference Saturday, September 2, 2017 Brian Kelly Postgame COACH KELLY: The traits that we've been working on and developing showed themselves, in particular --
More informationOle Miss Head Coach Hugh Freeze
Ole Miss Head Coach Hugh Freeze On tonight I appreciate all of you that cover us. We ve been in here a few times after games when it s gone the other way. We appreciate your steadfastness with covering
More informationPaul Mainieri Alex Lange Greg Deichmann LSU
College World Series: Baton Rouge Super Regional Sunday, June 12, 2016 Baton Rouge, Louisiana Paul Mainieri Alex Lange Greg Deichmann LSU CCU - 11, LSU - 8 PAUL MAINIERI: Well, started out as a very exciting
More informationMarch 10, 2014 COACH KIM MULKEY ODYSSEY SIMS NIYA JOHNSON NINA DAVIS. Baylor Baylor 74 West Virginia 71
March 10, 2014 Baylor 74 West Virginia 71 An Interview With: COACH KIM MULKEY ODYSSEY SIMS NIYA JOHNSON NINA DAVIS KIM MULKEY: I want to first compliment West Virginia. We just beat a team that is very
More information2016 BIG TEN MEN S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT GAME NOTES
2016 BIG TEN MEN S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Game 5 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis, Ind. #7 OHIO STATE 79 (20-12), #10 PENN STATE 75 (16-16) #7 OHIO STATE advances to play #2 MICHIGAN STATE at 6:30 p.m.
More informationBaylor Quotes Coach Matt Rhule
COACH RHULE: First of all, a lot of credit to -- you know, to Coach [Kliff] Kingsbury. After a tough loss last week, this shows the kind of the leader he is. He got his kids back and ready to play. And
More informationJULIO CESAR CHAVEZ JR.-ANDRZEJ FONFARA MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL TRANSCRIPT
JULIO CESAR CHAVEZ JR.-ANDRZEJ FONFARA MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL TRANSCRIPT Kelly Swanson Thanks, everybody, for joining us today for this great call to officially announce a very exciting match up. And without
More informationMODERATOR: Have you had the chance to fish or will you go fishing this week?
PRE-TOURNAMENT INTERVIEW January 24, 2018 BRITTANY LINCICOME MODERATOR: We would like to welcome in our defending champion here at the Pure Silk Bahamas LPGA Classic, Brittany Lincicome. You washed that
More informationLouisiana State University Football Media Conference. Ed Orgeron. Monday, October 8, 2018
Louisiana State University Football Media Conference Monday, October 8, 2018 Ed Orgeron ED ORGERON: Obviously a tough loss for our team. I thought we fought hard the whole game. There was no time we thought
More informationOLIVIA McMILLAN: Cam, what an incredible day. It's all I'm sure been a bit of a blur for you, but can you tell us how you're feeling?
FINAL ROUND INTERVIEW 2 December 2018 CAMERON SMITH ( -16) OLIVIA McMILLAN: Cam, what an incredible day. It's all I'm sure been a bit of a blur for you, but can you tell us how you're feeling? CAMERON
More informationMike Krzyzewski Tre Jones RJ Barrett Zion Williamson Duke Blue Devils
NCAA Men's Regional Semifinals and Finals: Washington D.C. Saturday, March 30, 2019 Washington D.C. Mike Krzyzewski Tre Jones RJ Barrett Zion Williamson Duke Blue Devils THE MODERATOR: We're joined by
More informationJuly 17, 2014 COACH MARK RICHT. An interview with: Coach Richt
July 17, 2014 An interview with: COACH MARK RICHT KEVIN TRAINOR: We're joined by Mark Richt from Georgia. COACH RICHT: It's good to be here this morning. You guys are probably getting used to being worn
More informationSoutheastern Conference Football Media Days Monday July 16, 2018 Mark Stoops Kentucky
Southeastern Conference Football Media Days Monday July 16, 2018 Mark Stoops Kentucky MARK STOOPS: Thank you. Great to be here back for my sixth. Hard to believe it's my sixth year here at the SEC Media
More informationLawrence Dawsey Florida State Seminoles
Lawrence Dawsey Q. All the way back to spring practice, Jimbo was doing a lot of praising of Travis Rudolph. Especially with Bobo not playing in this game, what does it mean to have him playing the way
More informationMinnesota Duluth Thursday, April 5, 2018 Quotes
Minnesota Duluth Thursday, April 5, 2018 Quotes Scott Sandelin, Louie Roehl, Jared Thomas FastScripts Transcript by ASAP Sports Minnesota Duluth - 2, Ohio State - 1 MODERATOR: We're joined by Minnesota-Duluth.
More informationBoise State vs San Diego State. San Diego State Postgame Quotes. Head Coach Rocky Long
Boise State vs San Diego State San Diego State Postgame Quotes Head Coach Rocky Long On shutting down Boise State s defense [We didn t do] anything special. They didn t see anything we hadn t done before.
More informationMarch 28, Ohio State doc 1. Ohio State 73 Arizona 70
March 28, 2013 Ohio State 73 Arizona 70 An interview with: THE MODERATOR: Coach, why don't you go ahead and make an opening statement, and then we'll turn it over to questions for the student-athletes.
More informationOak Hill Country Club ~ Rochester, NY JAY HAAS
Oak Hill Country Club ~ Rochester, NY Hole # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Out Total Yardage 452 401 214 570 428 170 461 428 418 3,542 429 188 372 598 323 181 439 460 469 3,459 7,001
More informationLincoln Riley Ogbonnia Okoronkwo Orlando Brown Steven Parker Baker Mayfield Oklahoma Sooners
Big 12 Conference Football Championship Game: Oklahoma vs TCU Saturday, December 2, 2017 Lincoln Riley Ogbonnia Okoronkwo Orlando Brown Steven Parker Baker Mayfield Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma - 41 TCU -
More informationPRE-TOURNAMENT INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT: PAULA CREAMER - BRITTANY LANG - STACY LEWIS Wednesday, July 10, 2013
PRE-TOURNAMENT INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT: PAULA CREAMER - BRITTANY LANG - STACY LEWIS Wednesday, July 10, 2013 MODERATOR: We have Paula joining us in a little bit. I know you guys have been waiting so I'd like
More information